tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post8410016225836629742..comments2024-03-25T05:17:05.202-05:00Comments on Writing In The Crosshairs: THIS IS RENAISSANCE? Rule of THREE blogfest entryRoland D. Yeomanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20066839276371738062011-10-07T23:23:05.773-05:002011-10-07T23:23:05.773-05:00Elaine :
I'm still at work so visiting other b...Elaine :<br />I'm still at work so visiting other blogs is denied me. But I will make it to yours!<br /><br />Deniz :<br />Then, you'll love Victor since underhanded and sly are his bywords! Next week will be hell-raising ... literally.<br /><br />BornStoryteller :<br />Nicely dark and sinister is great ... if you're not living it! Thanks for the kind words. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-92125766246585248522011-10-07T21:06:14.964-05:002011-10-07T21:06:14.964-05:00Love that "it is underhanded and sly." Y...Love that "it is underhanded and sly." You lulled me in right up to the ending - can't wait to see what happens next week!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-85320197705170645782011-10-07T13:44:10.839-05:002011-10-07T13:44:10.839-05:00That was a lot of fun - your ghoulish goings on wa...That was a lot of fun - your ghoulish goings on was just right for the canteen. ;)<br />The list is closed but I'm playing too! Ren Ais-asance was a time many centuries before yours. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459671422564355990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-59832861151497837542011-10-07T01:06:21.682-05:002011-10-07T01:06:21.682-05:00Collen :
Clever, funny, a little dark -- that'...Collen :<br />Clever, funny, a little dark -- that's Victor Standish all right. I hope you tune in next week.<br /><br />Lisa :<br />Glad Sam, Victor, and Alice have your attention. And watch out for Maija ... and the mayor is not all he seems!<br /><br />Sonja :<br />Michael Marshall Smith? I'm honored. I hope you enjoy next week's entry.<br /><br />Kelworthfiles :<br />I appreciate all criticisms. But a very wise man once said not to put a basket over your candle but to put it at the top of the hill for all to see. But I promise not to post any more than 5 trailers at a time! LOL.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63207722187574967082011-10-06T18:52:46.254-05:002011-10-06T18:52:46.254-05:00Thanks for letting us read this bit! I liked the s...Thanks for letting us read this bit! I liked the sense of the darkly macabre and the elegant everyday mixing.<br /><br />And, as a bit of unsolicited feedback, loading your blog seems to take a toll on my several-years-old laptop. :( I understand you being excited about your trailers, but including five of them in the header for the page to read your blogfest entry seems like a little much to me. Take with a teaspoon of salt, of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-27336461253470591482011-10-06T17:24:43.661-05:002011-10-06T17:24:43.661-05:00There's something in your language that remind...There's something in your language that reminds me of Michael Marshall Smith's writing - I will be back!Sonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433094727700674981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-70612032807926640402011-10-06T15:18:41.164-05:002011-10-06T15:18:41.164-05:00Dark and humorous.... great combo.
Love the line:...Dark and humorous.... great combo.<br />Love the line:"Folded space...."<br />Made me think of a sort of picnic with your characters.... and I am wondering what other than sour pickles there is from the canteen.<br />Roland, you have my attention. A wild ride is at hand, I believe. I only hope I am ready for it.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680654753281123686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-11127029803275442982011-10-06T13:39:53.912-05:002011-10-06T13:39:53.912-05:00Clever, funny, a little dark. Your characters have...Clever, funny, a little dark. Your characters have tons of personality. This definitely makes me want to know them better!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03971798802079783209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-47950732246196145192011-10-06T12:52:58.481-05:002011-10-06T12:52:58.481-05:00Donna :
Next week will literally be a hell of a ti...Donna :<br />Next week will literally be a hell of a time!<br /><br />J.C. :<br />My magnificent 3 were more than happy to visit Renaissance. Ouch! Alice nibbed off an earlobe, saying, "Speak for yourself!"<br /><br />Li :<br />Alice will be the narrator of the third chapter. She has her secrets. Brrr, Roland<br /><br />Bethany Elizabeth :<br />Isn't this a fun blogfest? I've written six novels concerning Captain McCord and just finishing the second with all three of them. They are a force of Nature in my head -- and to those who cross them, too, come to think of it@! LOL. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-20347601723816659772011-10-06T12:40:01.328-05:002011-10-06T12:40:01.328-05:00This is such a great blogfest. I love how strong y...This is such a great blogfest. I love how strong your characters come across, fantastic job! :)Bethany Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12829932931010851406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-8180060022864365372011-10-06T05:57:48.516-05:002011-10-06T05:57:48.516-05:00I like your detailed observations of human nature....I like your detailed observations of human nature. I'm also looking forward to more about Alice in particular. (And bus rides ARE to bumpy.) :-) Great intro.Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831231531918915804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-45176035976431480172011-10-06T04:46:03.185-05:002011-10-06T04:46:03.185-05:00This is a note to say that I’ve been by to read yo...This is a note to say that I’ve been by to read your entry. As one of the judges, I don’t want to make any specific comments that could betray my judgement — keeps you guys in suspense for longer! :) Suffice it to say that I’m truly enjoying all the different and creative takes on Renaissance and the Rule of 3!<br /><br />J.C.<br /><br />P.S.: Might I say though that I like how you used your regular characters in this!J.C. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01567971311643106302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-77504250153009548332011-10-06T01:12:52.618-05:002011-10-06T01:12:52.618-05:00Ilove your take on Renaissance Roland. Next week ...Ilove your take on Renaissance Roland. Next week will be interesting.<br /><br />......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-974780779613010832011-10-05T23:45:43.087-05:002011-10-05T23:45:43.087-05:00Thanks, Jo :
Your comment blew some of the salt fr...Thanks, Jo :<br />Your comment blew some of the salt from a recent verbal wound. I miss you when you don't visit and chat, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19768623366837305462011-10-05T23:29:17.541-05:002011-10-05T23:29:17.541-05:00Ooohhh! Cool as always. (=Ooohhh! Cool as always. (=Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-41525085488696587552011-10-05T21:16:18.295-05:002011-10-05T21:16:18.295-05:00Reka :
Your world building in your entry was intri...Reka :<br />Your world building in your entry was intricate and absorbing!<br /><br />Heather :<br />It's never boring being one of my heroes -- Ouch! or heroines (darn that Alice!)<br /><br />Corrine :<br />Snarky that's Victor and Alice. Sometimes attitude is all you have between you and the darkness. Things get hairy next week, Roland<br /><br />Treelight :<br />Victor uses his wit as a buffer against the darkness.<br /><br />Jodi Su :<br />Yes, the Big Picture usually chews up the little people!<br /><br />Golden Eagle :<br />I'm very happy you liked by trio of heroes - Roland evades Alice's pinch - and heroine! Things heat up next week, Roland<br /><br />Alex :<br />No. My Support post is tomorrow. I didn't want to blunt the meaning of tomorrow's words.<br /><br />Sarah :<br />Since Maija is the twin sister of his wife except for her blue eyes, poor Sam always holds back. But Maija is about to learn that when laying an ambush, you should always mind your surroundings and the proverb :<br />Before you set out for revenge, dig TWO graves. RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-19639887675760059812011-10-05T19:08:33.719-05:002011-10-05T19:08:33.719-05:00Oooh goody, Sam's up against Maija. I hope he ...Oooh goody, Sam's up against Maija. I hope he gets to give her a metaphorical poke in the eye with a big stick :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-79278497755416782342011-10-05T18:18:50.911-05:002011-10-05T18:18:50.911-05:00Epic!
Crap, did I miss your entry for the support ...Epic!<br />Crap, did I miss your entry for the support group today...?Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-28130707311100615252011-10-05T17:56:33.768-05:002011-10-05T17:56:33.768-05:00I love your entry! Great cast of characters; and w...I love your entry! Great cast of characters; and what a suspenseful ending!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-63262142480022447762011-10-05T17:43:59.698-05:002011-10-05T17:43:59.698-05:00Sweet! You're doing this, too! Awesome.
I lik...Sweet! You're doing this, too! Awesome.<br /><br />I like your guided-tour approach, as well as the suspenseful way you ended it. Looking forward to next week! :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-52165384453260076522011-10-05T15:55:33.884-05:002011-10-05T15:55:33.884-05:00love the power/class dynamics! the words press in ...love the power/class dynamics! the words press in on the issues :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052401502190286630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-57510351346555097422011-10-05T14:42:07.723-05:002011-10-05T14:42:07.723-05:00Great! Very entertaining and funny! I love the cha...Great! Very entertaining and funny! I love the characters and your style!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-59987735555782996992011-10-05T13:51:23.946-05:002011-10-05T13:51:23.946-05:00Oh how I loved this! Can't wait to find out ho...Oh how I loved this! Can't wait to find out how this snarky bunch fares in Renaissance! More!! more!!Corinne Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808893058098769844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-27057853420946233322011-10-05T13:50:03.553-05:002011-10-05T13:50:03.553-05:00I love this new blogfest idea too! And your entry ...I love this new blogfest idea too! And your entry is excellent. I'm dying to know how they get out of this one!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8681132888977525688.post-48820402672062275752011-10-05T13:21:17.445-05:002011-10-05T13:21:17.445-05:00I enjoyed this...will be back for more.I enjoyed this...will be back for more.Rek Seshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484322426994645221noreply@blogger.com